CWE-269
DiscouragedImproper Privilege Management
Abstraction: Class · Status: Draft
The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
5528 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-PG6G-7PWC-WMQ6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:10 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:10An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Azure DevOps Server and Team Foundation Services improperly handle pipeline job tokens, aka 'Azure DevOps Server and Team Foundation Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0758.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-0815"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-03-12T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Azure DevOps Server and Team Foundation Services improperly handle pipeline job tokens, aka \u0027Azure DevOps Server and Team Foundation Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0758.",
"id": "GHSA-pg6g-7pwc-wmq6",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:10:58Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:10:58Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0815"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0815"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-PG85-J65F-45P4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-09-13 15:31 – Updated: 2023-09-13 15:31A Improper Privilege Management vulnerability through an incorrect use of privileged APIs in CodeMeter Runtime versions prior to 7.60c allow a local, low privileged attacker to use an API call for escalation of privileges in order gain full admin access on the host system.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-4701"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-09-13T14:15:09Z",
"severity": null
},
"details": "A Improper Privilege Management vulnerability through an incorrect use of privileged APIs in CodeMeter Runtime versions prior to 7.60c allow a local, low privileged attacker to use an API call for escalation of privileges in order gain full admin access on the host system.",
"id": "GHSA-pg85-j65f-45p4",
"modified": "2023-09-13T15:31:14Z",
"published": "2023-09-13T15:31:14Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-4701"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cdn.wibu.com/fileadmin/wibu_downloads/security_advisories/AdvisoryWIBU-230704-01-v3.0.pdf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2023-030"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2023-031"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PG87-372G-HVGC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:13 – Updated: 2026-07-05 03:30Tuxera NTFS-3G versions < 2021.8.22, when a specially crafted NTFS attribute from the MFT is setup in the function ntfs_attr_setup_flag, a heap buffer overflow can occur allowing for code execution and escalation of privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-35269"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-09-07T14:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Tuxera NTFS-3G versions \u003c 2021.8.22, when a specially crafted NTFS attribute from the MFT is setup in the function ntfs_attr_setup_flag, a heap buffer overflow can occur allowing for code execution and escalation of privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-pg87-372g-hvgc",
"modified": "2026-07-05T03:30:41Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:13:11Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-35269"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/11/msg00013.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/766ISTT3KCARKFUIQT7N6WV6T63XOKG3"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/HSEKTKHO5HFZHWZNJNBJZA56472KRUZI"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/766ISTT3KCARKFUIQT7N6WV6T63XOKG3"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/HSEKTKHO5HFZHWZNJNBJZA56472KRUZI"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202301-01"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4971"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://ntfs-3g.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://tuxera.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/08/30/1"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PG92-M2X5-JM39
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-01-11 00:00 – Updated: 2022-01-15 00:03(Applicable to China models only) Unprotected WifiEvaluationService in TencentWifiSecurity application prior to SMR Jan-2022 Release 1 allows untrusted applications to get WiFi information without proper permission.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-22266"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-01-10T14:12:00Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "(Applicable to China models only) Unprotected WifiEvaluationService in TencentWifiSecurity application prior to SMR Jan-2022 Release 1 allows untrusted applications to get WiFi information without proper permission.",
"id": "GHSA-pg92-m2x5-jm39",
"modified": "2022-01-15T00:03:22Z",
"published": "2022-01-11T00:00:56Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-22266"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2022\u0026month=1"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-PG95-HJJ5-GW29
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:52 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:52An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions. This issue affected versions prior to iOS 12, macOS Mojave 10.14.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-4310"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-04-03T18:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions. This issue affected versions prior to iOS 12, macOS Mojave 10.14.",
"id": "GHSA-pg95-hjj5-gw29",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:52:39Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:52:39Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-4310"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209106"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209139"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209193"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PGFM-49CM-23CX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-10-22 21:30 – Updated: 2024-10-22 21:30An improper access control vulnerability in Trend Micro Deep Security Agent 20 could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations.
Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-48903"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-10-22T19:15:06Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An improper access control vulnerability in Trend Micro Deep Security Agent 20 could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations.\n\nPlease note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-pgfm-49cm-23cx",
"modified": "2024-10-22T21:30:37Z",
"published": "2024-10-22T21:30:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-48903"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://success.trendmicro.com/en-US/solution/KA-0017997"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1419"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PGHJ-JW56-C2J2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-13 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-21 00:00In createNotificationChannelGroup of PreferencesHelper.java, there is a possible way for a service to run in foreground without user notification due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12Android ID: A-209966086
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-39808"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-04-12T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In createNotificationChannelGroup of PreferencesHelper.java, there is a possible way for a service to run in foreground without user notification due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12Android ID: A-209966086",
"id": "GHSA-pghj-jw56-c2j2",
"modified": "2022-04-21T00:00:57Z",
"published": "2022-04-13T00:00:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-39808"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-04-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PGJ3-5W38-PG9M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:55 – Updated: 2024-04-04 01:55The driver in Micro-Star MSI Afterburner 4.6.2.15658 (aka RTCore64.sys and RTCore32.sys) allows any authenticated user to read and write to arbitrary memory, I/O ports, and MSRs. This can be exploited for privilege escalation, code execution under high privileges, and information disclosure. These signed drivers can also be used to bypass the Microsoft driver-signing policy to deploy malicious code.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-16098"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-125",
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-09-11T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The driver in Micro-Star MSI Afterburner 4.6.2.15658 (aka RTCore64.sys and RTCore32.sys) allows any authenticated user to read and write to arbitrary memory, I/O ports, and MSRs. This can be exploited for privilege escalation, code execution under high privileges, and information disclosure. These signed drivers can also be used to bypass the Microsoft driver-signing policy to deploy malicious code.",
"id": "GHSA-pgj3-5w38-pg9m",
"modified": "2024-04-04T01:55:12Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T16:55:55Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-16098"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Barakat/CVE-2019-16098"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PGJC-GC7G-P2C6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:07 – Updated: 2024-03-01 20:11An issue was discovered in Cloud Foundry Foundation cf-release versions prior to v257; UAA release 2.x versions prior to v2.7.4.14, 3.6.x versions prior to v3.6.8, 3.9.x versions prior to v3.9.10, and other versions prior to v3.15.0; and UAA bosh release (uaa-release) 13.x versions prior to v13.12, 24.x versions prior to v24.7, and other versions prior to v30. A vulnerability has been identified with the groups endpoint in UAA allowing users to elevate their privileges.
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"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.cloudfoundry.identity:cloudfoundry-identity-server"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "2.0.0"
},
{
"fixed": "2.7.4.14"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
},
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"name": "org.cloudfoundry.identity:cloudfoundry-identity-server"
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]
},
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"name": "org.cloudfoundry.identity:cloudfoundry-identity-server"
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},
{
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}
],
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}
]
},
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"name": "org.cloudfoundry.identity:cloudfoundry-identity-server"
},
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{
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}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-4973"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2024-03-01T20:11:46Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2017-06-13T06:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in Cloud Foundry Foundation cf-release versions prior to v257; UAA release 2.x versions prior to v2.7.4.14, 3.6.x versions prior to v3.6.8, 3.9.x versions prior to v3.9.10, and other versions prior to v3.15.0; and UAA bosh release (uaa-release) 13.x versions prior to v13.12, 24.x versions prior to v24.7, and other versions prior to v30. A vulnerability has been identified with the groups endpoint in UAA allowing users to elevate their privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-pgjc-gc7g-p2c6",
"modified": "2024-03-01T20:11:46Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:07:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-4973"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/cloudfoundry/uaa/commit/0762cc768592abc4fb1c6afd9974ea6fb964f0f2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/cloudfoundry/uaa/commit/18cf22ba9177f1124f85f99651b474b48f12cd28"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/cloudfoundry/uaa/commit/24bc5ade80560cedb9300940d2b398163ab0dc6"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/cloudfoundry/uaa/commit/24c270ce725df890727b2bd7d8a4f338a3a58b7"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/cloudfoundry/uaa/commit/3c456f0285e92713a0a9ce54c3e57d8636b9183c"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/cloudfoundry/uaa/commit/52acfabd11c3c77c2a3f5229b32f56de0e8d26ad"
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"url": "https://github.com/cloudfoundry/uaa/commit/5eb43757d5a3a2c9e7aae1ef3d0b9b7e2a38851e"
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"url": "https://github.com/cloudfoundry/uaa/commit/9d44cb0c7c25ccae95bfa1c2d59ce46200c643cb"
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"url": "https://github.com/cloudfoundry/uaa"
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"url": "https://www.cloudfoundry.org/cve-2017-4973"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Cloud Foundry UAA Privilege Escalation"
}
GHSA-PGMC-X6P4-6HF7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-07-30 00:32 – Updated: 2025-11-03 21:34A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7. A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-43248"
],
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"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-07-30T00:15:36Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7. A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-pgmc-x6p4-6hf7",
"modified": "2025-11-03T21:34:16Z",
"published": "2025-07-30T00:32:23Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-43248"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/124149"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/124150"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/32"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/33"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
Mitigation MIT-1
Very carefully manage the setting, management, and handling of privileges. Explicitly manage trust zones in the software.
Mitigation MIT-48
Strategy: Separation of Privilege
Follow the principle of least privilege when assigning access rights to entities in a software system.
Mitigation MIT-49
Strategy: Separation of Privilege
Consider following the principle of separation of privilege. Require multiple conditions to be met before permitting access to a system resource.
CAPEC-122: Privilege Abuse
An adversary is able to exploit features of the target that should be reserved for privileged users or administrators but are exposed to use by lower or non-privileged accounts. Access to sensitive information and functionality must be controlled to ensure that only authorized users are able to access these resources.
CAPEC-233: Privilege Escalation
An adversary exploits a weakness enabling them to elevate their privilege and perform an action that they are not supposed to be authorized to perform.
CAPEC-58: Restful Privilege Elevation
An adversary identifies a Rest HTTP (Get, Put, Delete) style permission method allowing them to perform various malicious actions upon server data due to lack of access control mechanisms implemented within the application service accepting HTTP messages.